by Ron Rael | May 4, 2016 | Blog, High Road Cooperation and Unity, High Road Leadership
As I travel around the country conducting leadership coaching, I frequently get posed interesting questions. I would like to share one of those questions and my response: “How do we retain the intellectual capital that resides in our baby boomer work force? I’ve heard...
by Ron Rael | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog, High Road Cooperation and Unity, High Road Leadership
As I travel around the country conducting leadership training, I get asked interesting questions. Allow me to share one of those questions with you. “I recently took over as CEO for a manufacturing company. Their culture is very toxic. The former management group did...
by Ron Rael | Apr 5, 2016 | Blog, High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Cooperation and Unity, High Road Leadership
Issue: I am the team’s leader, but I do not get everyone’s respect. People usually disrespect an ideal, a stance, an attitude, or character trait before they openly disrespect an individual. You need to assess if you have done or said anything to create...
by Ron Rael | Mar 29, 2016 | Blog, High Road Cooperation and Unity, High Road Leadership
With credibility, you will be taken seriously. Sam was angry and frustrated. It seemed that no matter what he said to his employees, he could sense many did not believe what he was telling them. This morning, at an all hands-meeting, he announced that he would improve...
by Ron Rael | Feb 4, 2016 | Blog, High Road Cooperation and Unity, High Road Leadership
When a group resists having a leader, this is an indicator that the leader is viewed as someone without authority or influence. Work on building trust with each person. It is important that you explore what sort of boss they had in the past. Jumpstart by asking each...
by Ron Rael | Jan 26, 2016 | Blog, High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Cooperation and Unity, High Road Leadership
Your Grapevine The grapevine will always exist in the workplace setting. Get used to it. Dealing with the grapevine is never easy. The quality and vibrancy of your firm’s grapevine is a byproduct of your culture. Why the Rumor Mill Exists Employees use the grapevine...